Sheriff asks commissioners for a 5.6% budget increase, citing staffing and pay-competitiveness needs

Jun 2, 2026

The sheriff presented a $149M budget proposal that would increase pay for deputies (including raising starting pay) and invest in school resource deputies and corrections; commissioners asked about reimbursement levels and staffing details as the county prepares broader budget planning.

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St. Johns County's sheriff presented the office's budget request and emphasized personnel costs and competitiveness with larger neighboring agencies.

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